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Here’s a great podcast I recently did with my friends Don, Scott, and Faith over at Trail Runner Nation. Check it out – it’s well worth your 79 minutes. Download and listen to on your way to work or during your next run. We discuss Principles I and II of the Sock Doc Training Principles, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
You can also Listen to the podcast in a new window or download (Right click to save), or listen to the podcast at Trail Runner Nation
Dr. Stephen Gangemi "Sock Doc"
I'm a board-certified chiropractic physician and clinical nutritionist with a passion for true natural health care. I implement dietary & nutritional therapies, exercise & movement practices, and lifestyle changes along with manual therapy techniques to help the body heal and prevent illness and injuries.
Dustin Brown says
Another excellent podcast. The first Trail Runner Nation podcast you did was the first time I’d heard of the “Sock Doc” which lead me to your site. Such a treasure trove of great information, thank you so much!
Sock Doc says
Thank you very much Dustin!
Greg Slatner says
Great info for everyone! I do not feel guilty about all the fat in that smoothie you have me hooked on now. Thanks
Michael Smith says
I’ve been repeating that podcast on my runs lately. There are some ideas in there that are paradigm shifts for me personally. Great job! I hope you will be back in the future. If I want to shift my diet to a more paleo approach, where should I start?
Sock Doc says
Thanks Michael! Yeah there will be more podcasts with TRN. Start here for Paleo Diet: https://sock-doc.com/2011/07/paleo-diet/
Lisa says
Thanks again for answering questions and responding to messages. I’m learning so much!
I have a question: asthma?
I’m considering going in for a controller drug instead of just carrying my inhaler. I know the choice is mine, and I’m responsible for what I decide to do.
What do you suggest to endurance clients who have asthma?
thank you,
Lisa
Sock Doc says
I suggest they understand why they have asthma. Read here: https://sock-doc.com/2011/03/breathe-better-understanding-exercise-induced-asthma/
Rob Benefiel says
I have calculated heart rate training zones from a previous use of a running coach. Did a max hr test and he calculated zones 1-5. Most workouts are in zone 2. A few in zone 3 with limited times in zone 4.
My question: Are hr zones the same for all endurance activities? Running, biking, elliptical, spinning, etc.
From reading your site and the discussions of aerobic vs anaerobic training, I would think that it doesn’t matter. The heart doesn’t care what you are doing. However, I’m being told conflicting things from other amateur athletes.
Thanks.
Sock Doc says
I discuss this in the Sock Doc Training Principles. I believe there are different zones for different activities/sports and you need to calculate for each. Typically, on average, running is 7-10 bpm higher than cycling which is 7-10 higher than swimming. You may be very aerobic running at a 140-150 HR but swimming at this HR would be anaerobic.
Rob Benefiel says
Thanks. Time to read the principles again.
Makes sense as I had a hard time maintaining zone 2 on the run after a 14 mile ride. I kept my heart rate in running zone 2 for the ride. Guess I may have been anaerobic a bit too much on the ride.